San Benito County residents can now recycle their unbroken fluorescent lamps

San Benito County Integrated Waste Management announced residents can now recycle their unbroken fluorescent lamps free at True Value, located at 1260 Fourth Street in Hollister.

Fluorescent lights contain mercury, a potent and persistent neurotoxin, the press release said. Fluorescent lights that break pose a serious health risk to consumers and solid waste management workers. Fluorescent lights are considered household hazardous waste at end-of-life and must be disposed of at a designated location. It is illegal to dispose of fluorescent lights in your trash or recycling.

The release said the grant project also includes the distribution of over 600 coupons valued at $10 applicable towards the purchase of LEDs, redeemable at True Value in Hollister.